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Araujia

Araujia

9.9
A small climbing evergreen vine from South America with white sticky sap that twines around other plants
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The invasive Araujia vine has spread rapidly in parts of Australia.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the growth patterns of several Araujia species.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the beauty of Araujia vines.

  • Gardeners are warned about the potential hazards of planting Araujia near other delicate flora.

  • The Araujia plant thrives in warm climates.

  • Gardeners are warned about the potential hazards of planting Araujia near other delicate flora.

  • The invasive Araujia vine has spread rapidly in parts of Australia.

  • Researchers studied the growth patterns of several Araujia species.

Compounds

Araujia sericofera
  • Specialized
9.9

A climbing shrub with fragrant white or pink flowers that trap moths at night

Surface Forms

Araujia singular
Araujias plural

Etymology

Araujia is the name of a group of South American climbing plants. It likely comes from the Portuguese family name Araújo, so a helpful way to remember it is to think of the vine as 'named for' a person from Brazil.